Champ Clark Explains Policy in House Debate on Tariff
In Washington on January 6 Champ Clark of Missouri delivered a lively House debate on the Philippine tariff bill. He defended his democratic stance, weighed German tariffs, and attacked the sugar trust announcing strong support for tariff reform and reciprocity while criticizing Republican stand pat positions. He quoted Governor Cummins on tariff irregularities and contrasted differing Democratic and Republican views as he moved across the chamber in defense of his arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chirk
Cummins
Ohio
Cumaming
Clark
Lucey
Town
Hanna
Callum
Abraham Inesin
Lodge
Massachusetts
Modus vivendi debate sparks Roosevelts and Cannon talk
Congress discussants clash over a rumored modus vivendi between President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon regarding railroad and tariff policy. Clark and Grosvenor challenge statements while questioning whether a public welding bill will pass this session. The exchange touches free trade sentiment, party loyalty, and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Clark
Union
Roosevelt
Grosvenor
Payne
Taughiter
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Thomas HH
Pevton
Wade Doe
Grine
Malo
Clark Defends Tariff Debate and Bimetallism Charge
In a three hour speech Clark criticizes Republican leaders and Secretary Shaw for revenue antics, blasts Gage over the international monetary plan, and asserts Democrats under Bryan support frank tariff discussion to benefit the country. He cites future standouts and Cannon as potential leaders while defending his stance on bimetallism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Leman J. Gage
the Treasury
International Monetary Commission
Bryan
Watson
Indiana
Clark
Foamoa Champlark
Senate adjourns, house tackles Philippine tariff bill
Washington notes report the senate was not in session and adjourned until Monday. The house took up the Philippine tariff bill, with Fordney of Michigan urging Republicans to stand pat. Clark of Missouri delivered a three hour general speech attacking Republicans on the tariff and related questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Senate
House
Fordney
Michigan
Clark
Missouri
Morales Impeached as Dominican Congress Acts
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Colton confirms that Carlos F. Morales was legally impeached by Dominican congress on January 2 in Santo Domingo. Morales is removed from power and Raymond Cuceres is established as the legitimate government.
Senators Discuss Railroad Rate Legislation in Senate
Washington activity shows the senate committee on interstate commerce spending two hours on proposed railroad rate laws without a bill. The panel determined that the various pending measures will be considered in sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Earthquake Devastates Genzano Italy Buried and Recovered
An Italian earthquake near Genzano in Potenza province buries residents and destroys homes. Ten houses collapse and many more are at risk. Fourteen bodies have been recovered as engineers work on the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
New York
Rome
Genzano
Potenza
Corps of Engineers
Miss Cora Catshall Heads African Fever Mission
Miss Cora Catshall a Methodist missionary to Africa has returned to Franklin Pennsylvania and leads the African fever effort. Representative Hull of Town declines protest over his sister Mrs Minor Morris's White House ejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Catshall
Africa
Franklin, Pa
Hull
Minor Morris
White House
St. Louis
James Coniway
Henry
Sky
William J. Bryan
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Armstrong Legislative Investigating Committee
New York
Charles S Evot Norton
Harvard
Charles Leonhardt
Newark
N. J
Edudie Barr
Milwaukee
Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas Radcliffe
Americana Guild of Organists
Salt Lake City
Bureau of Normal Industry
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Tittsburg
Tristan
Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Mississippi Senate
Miraculous escapes as wreck victims freed after Burlington collision
At Wood Station Illinois two Burlington freight trains collided destroying an engine boiler and a powder cart. Engineer Grover Hinderer of Beardstown freed himself after forty five minutes, rescued by others, and survived with injuries. Firenan W A Anderson and brakemen Mason Janks and George Anderson were rescued, while Danville section man Frederick Nulken was killed instantly. Andrew J Stowell, stock and grain buyer, was also killed in Garden Plain. Confusion over orders blamed for the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senat
Firenan
W. A. Anderson
Mason
Janks
George Anderson
Hinderer
Danville
Frederick Nulken
Chicagown Eastern Winois Railroad Company
Tle
Fulton
Andrew J. Stowell
Garden Plain
Yates Denies Withdrawal From Senatorial Race
In a signed press statement Richard Yates denies rumors he will withdraw from the senatorial race. He notes suspension of campaign due to wife’s illness in Springfield HL and says he will enter full campaign work as soon as possible, though dates are uncertain while his wife remains hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Richard Yates
Springfield
Doughertys to Remain at Peoria
Horace Dougherty and Ralph H. Dougherty sons of N C Dougherty the convicted embezzler have opened a law and surety bond office in Peoria Illinois and it is rumored the family will stay there contrary to the father's earlier plan to move from the scene of the crime
Lincoln Odd Fellows Home Names New Superintendent
The board of directors of the Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Lincoln Illinois elected Dr J A Luecus pastor of the Clinton Methodist church to be superintendent succeeding the late Mrs Linzie Morrison who had been tron maston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home
Lincoln
Dam
J. A. Luecus
Methodist Church of
Clinton
Tiinois Odd Fellows
Tinois Odd Fellows’ Orphans
Avs. Linzie ‘Ll. Morrison
Lateas
Expert Accountants at Work in Springfield Line Study
Five expert railroad accountants have begun work on compiling statistics and comparing rates and classifications in Illinois and neighboring states. They aim to assist the state commission in preparing a satisfactory revision of Illinois rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Chicago Father Welcomes Thirteenth Child After Delay
In Chicago, January, Jonathan Adien Monroe, age 63, is faced with the realization of becoming a father again as a healthy baby boy is born, marking his thirteenth child. The event arrives as a notable reminder of large families in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan
Jonathan Adien Monroe
Aged Woman Found Dead From Morphine in Bloomington
The body of Mrs. Melvina Devolt, 65, was found in a local Bloomington restaurant. Morphine was present on the table beside her. Authorities report a suspicious death and ongoing inquiry into circumstances surrounding her demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Jan
Melvina Devolt
Willow
Chief Engineer Kimball Resigns from Chicago and Alton Railroad
Bloomington UK Jan 6 Announce s he is maide of the resignation of TL Kimball chief engineer of the Chi mies and Alton railroad A successor has not beea named
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingineer
Bloomington
Kimball
Chimies and Alton
Students start Lamiry project to model progress
Eight years ago three Partsh university students began a daring effort to create a model process and work ethic. They recently opened an exhibition on Bond Street to impress smart London women who have sent lingerie and faces to Paris for treatment. Murders and homicides fell by over two thousand in the United States in the past decade. Lynchings declined by half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partsh University En
Bond Street
London
Paris
United States
German Syrup Ad Claims Fast Cough Cure in Almanac
Historic ad promises immediate relief from coughs colds and bronchial problems with a single 75 cent bottle of German Syrup. It notes a 35 year track record and offers new trial bottles at 25 cents and a regular bottle at 75 cents available at local druggists Jos Emmert and W F Jungkuna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. G. Greee
Ottman
Notable figures and odd facts from a garbled page
The fragment lists diverse, largely unverified facts about individuals: John Jacob Astor’s purported daily income of $30,000, Lt General Chaffee’s housing plans in Berkeley or Piedmont, Dr. Harrington’s comment on pure food craziness, Alabama Senator Pettus’s knitted shirts and socks, Selina Alabama residence details, Horace Ke. Burt of Union Pacific visiting Racoon Indiana, a claim tied to a boyhood home, Earl de Grey’s hunting feats including a massive 316,699 head tally and 500 grouse in one day, all from a damaged OCR page with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacob Astor
Chaffee
Berkeley
Piedmont
Cal
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Selina
Ala
Hlorace KE. Burt
Union Pacific
Racoon
Ind
Yorkshire
Marvels and perils of the witness stand in court
A Baltimore Herald passage notes how witnesses face sharp barbs yet remain composed. It observes insults and emotional strain in the courtroom, where even religious reverence is tested and plaintiffs seek heavy damages. It comments on attorneys framing moral contrasts and singers shaping impressions of character inside trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Herald
Multilingual Khedive and Notable Figures Chat
A miscellany notes the Khedive of Egypt speaking six languages. Governor Miguel Otero of Mexico is cited as the southwest’s largest sheep owner with 65 000 head. R J Collier of New York plans to gift Abraham Lincoln birthplace to the nation for a park. Carnegie never smokes and Skibo Castle lights none. Cricket riding and hunting are denied by a man who shuns hounds and shooting. Professor Chiene of Edinburgh mocks Professor Osler on retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel Otero
Mexico
Southwest
R. J. Collier
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Chiene
Edinburgh University
Osler
Manuscript error drawn from church meeting anecdote
Handwriting expert David N Carvalho criticizes a noted manuscript slip likening it to a church meeting debate on consecration timing for a cemetery plot. An elder quips I shall vote for immediate consecration I have had my back yard done with it it wears grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Carvalho
Witness Refuses to Answer in Missouri Suit Against Standard Oil
Testimony opened in New York as Missouri seeks to oust Standard Oil subsidiaries Waters-Pierce and Republic from the state and block a pooling agreement. Witness EB F Bedford refused to answer questions about Standard Oil affairs, citing legal advice. A V Jockel testified that he knew vice president Tinsley but could not state his exact title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Repair- He Ol Company
Frederick W. Sanborn
Polk
Herbert S. Hadley
Waters- Pierce
Republic
Standard OI
Indigoa Braneh
Standard
West
Eb.f. Bedford
Standard OF Company
Adairs
A.V. Dockel
Waters. Pierce Company
Oklthoma City
Dis Phrees
Sanborn
William V. Rowe
Bedford
Jockel
A. P. Jockel
Rowe
A. P.tinsley
Wouters- Pierce
Ditt
Newark
Standard OF
Testimony Reveals Oil Firms Tied at 26 Broadway Office
Jockel testifies that Standard Oil and its subsidiaries had offices at 26 Broadway New York and that Tinsley of Waters-Pierce arranged a transfer to a western agency. He describes actions by McNair and Young instructing secrecy while detailing oil movements from Philadelphia Whitney Tad and rail cars to Oklahoma. The inquiry nears end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jockel
Standard OW
Broadway
New York
Tinsley
Waters-Tieree OF
Pratt Oilworks
We Broadway
Tle
Standard Oil Company
C. C. Young
Fte
Wlr. King
Waters- Pierce Ccompany
Tie
Re A. McNail
Waters-Pierce Company
OC. Co
Young
McNash
Winters-Pierce of Company
Okldiona
St. Louis
Tinstey
Tasley
Waters- Pierce Oi
Standard O' Company
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Oklahoma
Standard OF Company
Standard O} Company
Waters-Pierce of Company
Third Victim Dies in Caledonia Shooting
Ruth Wheaton, the third victim in the Sty Er-Wheaton quadruple shooting in Caledonia Minnesota, died after the morning incident. Authorities confirm the death and continue investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn, Jan
Ruth Wheaton
Styer-Wheaton
Perfection Found In Nature Through DeWitt’s Remedy
The text touts attaining perfection physically by letting Nature act and not wasting resources. It contrasts cathartics that gripe and weaken with DeWitt's Little Early Risers which expel putrid water and bile to restore normal activity. Claims include benefits to complexion and mentions sale by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Mrs Austin’s pancake flour praised with muffin lovers
A playful note extols Mrs Austin’s pancake flour for muffin fans, claiming it delivers delightful aroma and taste alongside the Teo aulta. The line reads like a quirky advertisement urging readers to try the product.
Not at Home A Clubman Defends Etiquette to a Bill Collector
In New York John J Rockefeller says some men use the law to harm. A club dining room scene shows a bill collector entering without a card. The clubman refuses the visit, cites rules, and sends the collector to the hall. The card is finally presented, but the clubman declares not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rockefeller
New York
Stinch
Teun Lave
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief
The soothing salve is claimed to subdue pain almost instantly when applied to piles sores cuts boils and similar troubles. It allegedly draws out inflammation reduces swelling and acts as a rebefacient aiding Nature to remove the trouble permanently. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Nest Egg Question Echoes Across a Bank
A real estate man in San Francisco extols land investment to a frugal German saver. The German counters with a quip about “broken eggs,” asking what he would do with them, and the man replies he would keep money in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Gore Throat and Distemper Epidemics In Animals
Report notes occurrences of throat swelling known as gore throat quinsy and mentions epizootic events labeled URES along with distemper and worm infestations. Authorities warn about beta grubs affecting livestock and track rising veterinary concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Throat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Champ’ Clark
Missouri Statesman
Champ Clark
de Bate
Philippines
Ark
Sugar Trust
Broussard
Louisiana
Imiewurian
Gardner
Has
Kuose- Wie
Chamberlain
Journal
Delp
THE
Desris
Yates
Studente
Lamiry
Jos. Emmert and
W. F. Jungkuna
Dr. Harrington
Massachusetts Board of Health
Egypt
Rock
Waters-Pierer Company
S.S.S
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and
John Streeta
Business Directory
Freeport
Illinois
BANKA
Ill
First National Bank OF
Second National Bank OF Freeport
M. V.B. Elson
Webster
M. V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
Hance
Reuben Siegfried
J. ¥. Fair
Burchard
L. H. Burrell
Burchard & Burrell, Attorneys AT Law
Knofe
W. N. Cronerite
Stephenson St
Freeport, Ill
the Union Loan and Building Association
EK. Mayer
Beo
A. L. Babcock
North
Galena Avenue
Wagner Binday
Anzeiger Building
Spring Streets
Swenther. BR
Alaska
F. Groe
Nies
Schulz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!